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CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 303
burns, and trauma to head, spine, soft tissue, thoracic, abdominal, and
musculoskeletal areas with case presentations utilized for special problems situations.
Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations
based upon patient impressions and should meet requirements of BTLS or PHTLS
courses. (1997 SU)
EMS-270 Life Span Emergencies 3 (2-2) S
Prerequisites: EMS-120, EMS-130, EMS-131
Corequisites: None
This course, required for paramedic certification, covers medical/ethical/legal issues
and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death. Topics
include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and
pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize
and treat age-specific emergencies and certify at the Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Provider level. (1997 SU)
EMS-280 EMS Bridging Course 3 (2-2) FS SS
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to bridge the knowledge gained in a continuing education
paramedic program with the knowledge gained in an EMS curriculum program.
Topics include patient assessment, documentation, twelve-lead ECG analysis,
thrombolytic agents, cardiac pacing, and advanced pharmacology. Upon completion,
students should be able to perform advanced patient assessment documentation using
the problem-oriented medical record format and manage complicated patients. (1997
SU)
EMS-285 EMS Capstone 2 (1-3) S
Prerequisites: EMS-220, EMS-250, EMS-260
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team
leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification.
Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor
skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon
completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a
variety of EMS-related events. (1997 SU)
ENG English
Initial student placement in developmental courses is based on individual college
placement testing policies and procedures. Students should begin developmental
course work at the appropriate level indicated by that college’s placement test and
complete the entire course series as assigned.
ENG-070 Basic Language Skills 3 (2-2) AND
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: RED-070
This course introduces the fundamentals of standard written English. Emphasis is
placed on effective word choice, recognition of sentences and sentence parts, and
basic usage. Upon completion, students should be able to generate sentences that
clearly express ideas. This course does not satisfy the developmental reading and
writing prerequisite for ENG-111 or ENG-111A. (2000 FA)